
MRE Tax Data Safe: Morocco Clarifies Fiscal Exchange Bill
Fouzi Lekjaa assures that the bill on the exchange of tax information does not target Moroccan residents abroad. The text concerns large multinationals, not the tax data of MREs.

Fouzi Lekjaa assures that the bill on the exchange of tax information does not target Moroccan residents abroad. The text concerns large multinationals, not the tax data of MREs.

Moroccans living abroad (diaspora) who use their card during their holidays in Morocco may see their budget increase due to exchange fees and withdrawal charges. Paying in euros, repeated small withdrawals or automatic conversion: several seemingly harmless operations can ultimately prove costly.

While many students struggle to find housing in France, Compiègne stands out as an exception. Maria, who came from Casablanca, chose a Crous room for 280 euros to limit her expenses and avoid complicated procedures.

The government is cracking down on tax fraud. Before parliament, the Budget Minister unveiled sharply higher revenues and an economy resilient to drought, setting an ambitious course for public finances.

With the massive return of vacationers, particularly Moroccans residing abroad (MREs , renting a vehicle has become a genuine financial challenge. Faced with explosive demand, prices are skyrocketing, heavily impacting families’ summer budgets.

Morocco’s military budget reached a historic milestone in 2025. By multiplying cutting-edge technological acquisitions, the kingdom is modernizing its army to deter any threat and protect its new geo-economic ambitions on the international stage.

From Monday, June 1st at 00:01, the price of diesel per liter should drop by around fifty cents at petrol stations across the Kingdom. The price of petrol, however, remains completely unchanged.

As Eid Al-Adha approaches, the government plans to advance the payment of May 2026 salaries to public sector employees. A customary measure designed to ease household budgets during the holiday preparations.

Despite the surge in global energy prices , Morocco is displaying its resilience. The executive is banking on growth exceeding 5.3% in 2026, driven by robust foreign exchange reserves and an excellent agricultural season.

Separated by the Strait of Gibraltar, Moroccan tourists flock to Spain for their vacations. With over one billion euros spent in 2025, this high-purchasing-power clientele is disrupting the Iberian market by targeting luxury and real estate.

The increase in fares for grand taxis connecting Sidi Bou Othmane to Marrakech is causing outrage. Users are denouncing a price hike that weighs heavily on their daily budgets, in the absence of sufficient transport alternatives.

The International Monetary Fund anticipates positive spillovers for the Morocco’s massive investment plan by 2030. Growth should accelerate, provided debt is controlled and budget management of future projects is secured.